Tobacco & Vaping

General Information

National Institute on Drug Abuse: Learn the facts about tobacco's effect on one's health
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention: Learn more about smoking and tobacco use

E-cigarettes

"Know the Risks": Online resource from the US Department of Health & Human Services addressing e-cigarette use among young people
Surgeon General's Report on e-Cigarettes (PDF)

Smoking Cessation Counseling

In-Person Counseling
- If you are a UC San Diego student who would like to quit smoking, Health Promotion Services and Student Health Services can help.
- To make an appointment for individual counseling with a Health Educator, you can request a smoking/vaping cessation appointment. Smoking cessation aids are available.
Phone Counseling
- If you prefer phone counseling to help you quit, call the California Smokers' Helpline at (800) NO-BUTTS.

Screening Tools

Nicotine eCHECKUP TO GO: Provides you with accurate and personalized feedback about your individual pattern of nicotine use, the risks involved, and helpful resources.